WC2A 2LL, Westminster has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.98 per 1,000 population. This WC2A 2LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WC2A postcode area, which has experienced 11 crimes and a crime rate of 26.89 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WC2A 2LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WC2A 2LL, encompassing approximately 386 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 87.98 | 166.67% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 20.70 | -70.59% |
| Public order | 4 | 12.94 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.35 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 10.35 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.76 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 17 | 82.80 | 54.55% |
| Other theft | 4 | 43.99 | -42.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 10.35 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.76 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 5.18 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.59 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 11 | 93.16 | -78.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 28.46 | -79.41% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 18.11 | -70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 15.53 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.35 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.76 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.59 | -90.91% |
| Public order | 1 | 2.59 | -87.50% |
In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 50 | 421.79 | 733.33% |
| Other theft | 34 | 129.38 | 1033.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 87.98 | 1000.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 56.93 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 11 | 51.75 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 28.46 | 166.67% |
| Robbery | 6 | 20.70 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 15.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 10.35 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 10.35 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 6 | 56.93 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 3 | 15.53 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 7.76 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 7.76 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.18 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 7 | 54.34 | -77.42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 18.11 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 10.35 | -83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 5.18 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 5.18 | -95.45% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 5.18 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 2.59 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.59 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 44 | 367.45 | 46.67% |
| Theft from the person | 31 | 113.86 | -20.51% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 80.22 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 51.75 | -30.43% |
| Public order | 12 | 41.40 | 500.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 31.05 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 12.94 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 10.35 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 7.76 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 7.76 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 7.76 | -85.71% |
In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 39 | 367.45 | -4.88% |
| Other theft | 30 | 100.92 | -46.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 77.63 | -14.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 59.52 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 38.81 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 18.11 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 15.53 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 12.94 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 4 | 10.35 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 10.35 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 7.76 | -81.82% |
| Other crime | 2 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 5.18 | -33.33% |
In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 56 | 512.36 | -3.45% |
| Theft from the person | 41 | 144.91 | 10.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 106.09 | 35.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 69.87 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 69.87 | -31.25% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 28.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 23.29 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 20.70 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 15.53 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.35 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 10.35 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 7.76 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 58 | 499.42 | 114.81% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 150.08 | 19.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 95.74 | 58.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 69.87 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 16 | 51.75 | 166.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 41.40 | 28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 23.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 15.53 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 15.53 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 10.35 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 10.35 | -62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 7.76 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 5.18 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 31 | 357.10 | -27.91% |
| Other theft | 27 | 80.22 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 69.87 | -4.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 62.10 | 41.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 43.99 | 14.29% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 20.70 | 40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 18.11 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 6 | 15.53 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 15.53 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 15.53 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 7.76 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.59 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.59 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 43 | 411.44 | 22.86% |
| Other theft | 36 | 111.27 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 93.16 | 8.70% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 64.69 | -53.85% |
| Public order | 8 | 31.05 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 20.70 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 18.11 | -22.22% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 18.11 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 12.94 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 12.94 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 12.94 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 5.18 | -87.50% |
In July 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 32 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 35 | 437.31 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 32 | 90.57 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 82.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 67.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 59.52 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 23.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 20.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 20.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 20.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 15.53 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 12.94 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 10.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 7.76 | 0.00% |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 353 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 50 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 31 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 41 |
| October 2023 | 37 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 35 |
A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 26 |
A total of 336 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 58 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 44 |
| December 2023 | 30 |
| November 2023 | 56 |
| October 2023 | 58 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 36 |
| July 2023 | 32 |
A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WC2A 2LL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |